Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025, aims to prevent foreign judgments and arbitral awards from being enforced against U.S. individuals if those claims stem from actions taken to comply with U.S. sanctions or export controls. It limits the ability of courts to recognize or enforce such foreign judgments, ensuring that U.S. persons are not disadvantaged by complying with U.S. regulations. The bill also clarifies the scope of ‘United States sanctions’ and reinforces existing legal protections for victims of terrorism and other serious crimes.
Key provisions
- Limits the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards related to U.S. sanctions compliance.
- Prevents courts from recognizing judgments based on U.S. sanctions.
- Defines ‘United States sanctions’ broadly to include various U.S. regulations and sanctions programs.
- Allows defendants to remove cases to U.S. district court for dismissal.
- Reinforces existing legal remedies for victims of terrorism, torture, etc.
- Clarifies that the imposition of a duty on imports does not constitute a ‘United States sanction’.
- Applies the limitations to civil actions pending on or after the bill’s enactment.
Who is affected
- U.S. persons
- Foreign persons seeking compensation related to U.S. sanctions compliance
- Courts and tribunals issuing foreign judgments and awards
- Legal professionals involved in enforcing foreign judgments
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